Gainesville, FL- On Saturday the Saints faced off against South Florida State College at home after losing both games of their double header on Friday to South Georgia State College. They won 4-2 in game one and 13-3 in game two over the Panthers.  The Saints improve to 6-2 on the season.

How It Happened

Game 1

Justin Jackson started on the mound for the Saints. He pitched 5.0 innings with no earned runs, five hits, and seven strikeouts. The Saints finished the game utilizing Colby Rice, who received the save.

Offensively, the Saints earned seven hits and four RBI's with Grant Gallagher hitting a home run as lead off batter in the bottom of the first inning. Leading hitters of the game included Cory Filey and AJ Barrios, each with two hits. Ultimately, the Saints led the entirety of the game scoring three of their four runs in the first.  Saints win 4-2.

Game 2

Matthew Jenkins started on the mound for the Saints. He pitched 5.0 innings with one earned run, five hits, and eight strikeouts. Jenkins received the win, but the Saints finished the game utilizing Lucas Johns for 2.0 innings. Johns had four strikeouts, giving up two earned runs and one hit.

Offensively, the Saints earned twelve hits, thirteen runs, and 10 RBI's. Leading hitters of the game included Drake Harman, AJ Barrios, Anthony Fimiano, and Griffin Sorrow (all with two hits). Ultimately, the Saints controlled the game after scoring seven runs in the bottom of the sixth inning.

Up Next

On Saturday February 7^th, the Saints will face Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College at home. The first pitch will take place at 2:00PM.